The team confirmed they’re hard at work on a new Skype version for iPad users, too. The interface has been revamped from the ground up: it’s focused on people, optimized for swiping-based navigation and adopts much of the elements from the Windows Phone version, yet doesn’t feel out of place on iOS 7.īy enforcing a coherent experience on iOS, Android and Windows Phone, Skype now shares a consistent look and feel across platforms, while still optimizing for iOS’s unique strengths. We were excited to use your feedback to remaster the app around you, to help you connect with your friends and family simply and quickly. On June 9, we announced that an update to Skype for iPhone was on the way, and today it’s time to try it out for yourself: Skype 5.0 for iPhone has arrived! Writing on the official blog, the team announced Skype 5.0’s arrival: Note: if you’re getting error messages trying to update Skype, just delete the app and reinstall it from the App Store again. Microsoft previewed the remastered Skype for iPhone with a brand new design earlier this week and unleashed the updated software upon the App Store the following day.īut something was amiss as Skype 5.0 went live in the Canadian App Store only, with some international users briefly spotting the update before it disappeared quickly.Īs of this morning, the VoIP application appeared to propagate through the App Stores around the world so go ahead, update your copy of Skype and let us know how you like its new Windows Phone-style swipable interface… The wait is over as Skype 5.0 for iPhone has finally started to roll out to international App Stores this morning.

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